Damascus Abbasiyyin Stadium ruined by war

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1. 15 Mar 2011Background

   Syrian uprising begins in March 2011 as protests spread to Damascus

   Anti-government protests erupted across Syria in March 2011, met by a violent crackdown that escalated into a long and devastating civil war.

2. 8 Dec 2024Background

   Assad government falls as rebels enter Damascus

   On 8 December 2024, opposition forces took Damascus and Bashar al-Assad fled Syria, ending more than two decades of his rule.

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   6 Nov

   Damascus's Abbasiyyin Stadium, once a sporting pride, now lies in ruins

   An investigation says Damascus's 30,000-seat Abbasiyyin Stadium was turned into a military base and a place of torture during Syria's civil war.